Franchising
Purchasing a franchise
Purchasing a franchise gives you the opportunity to invest in and be part of a pre-established business. Typically, purchasing a franchise allows you to use the brand of a business and establish a profitable franchise.
Franchising part of your business?
Opting to franchise your business is not an easy decision to make, as whilst it can create many opportunities it can also pose substantial risks as you are ultimately agreeing to hand over autonomy of your brand.
Whether you’re a franchisor looking to safeguard the reputation of your business or a franchisee needing help with negotiating the terms of a franchise agreement, our franchising team at Rothera Bray can help ensure the protection and continued success of your franchise.
Why use Rothera Bray for your franchise?
We can advise both franchisors and franchisees in a range of industries.
We are willing to discuss your business further to advise on whether a franchise is suitable and we can make recommendations of other suitable legal relationships to consider.
We can review your existing franchise agreements, draft new franchise agreements and negotiate leases on premises.
We can advise on day-to-day business issues.
We can advise on data protection issues.
We can act for franchisees in franchise re-sales.
Our team can assist in resolving disputes between franchisors and franchisees.
We work with our dispute resolution, commercial property, intellectual property, corporate and employment law teams to provide you with a full service
We can put you in touch with third-party contacts such as accountants and property management agents to ensure you receive a comprehensive service and have all your needs addressed.
We can help you with:
- Dispute Resolution
- Franchise agreements
- Deposit agreements
- Lease/sub-lease agreements
- Buy-back
- Disclosure packs
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“Whether you’re buying or selling a franchise, we’ll reduce your risk.”
Tim Gladdle
Senior Partner
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Posted 12 May 2026
We instructed Rothera Bray Solicitors to act on our behalf for the sale and purchase of our properties in Derby. Lucy & Karen were our points of contact. Everything went smoothly and feedback to us was very good indeed. We were so impressed with the Rothera Bray team, our son on our recommendation has also instructed them to look after their sale and purchase. A five star service which me and my wife would highly recommend.
Gavin Aitken
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Posted 9 May 2026
We have used Sara Odedra multiple times for our house buying / selling - she has just helped us to buy our dream and forever home and we cannot be more grateful. She is fantastic, has excellent communication and we cannot thank her enough!! Would definitely recommend.
Glenn Parks
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Posted 8 May 2026
Our experience of working with Kerry and Beccy has been nothing but positive. They have made what can be a very stressful experience much less stressful. The communication between us has been great, they have been prompt in responding to my emails but also with the other solicitors involved in our house sale and purchase. They have been attentive and thorough, we felt confident in their ability and service from the very beginning. I would recommend Rothera Bray to friends and family. This is the third time I have used this firm and they would be my first choice should I need a solicitor in the future.
Aimee Crawford
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Posted 8 May 2026
Ellie guided us with our help to buy payment from start to finish. She was very polite, friendly and even had to chase me up on stuff which I really appreciated as it can usually be the other way round. She continuously kept us in the loop and even let us know when she was going to be on annual leave in case we couldn’t reach her at any point. Help to buy are notorious for their lack of communication and Ellie smoothed this out for us and made this so much easier. Grace was also fantastic at taking over our account when Ellie was on annual leave and she also kept us in the loop of the proceedings. Thank you both!
Coral
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Posted 7 May 2026
I had an excellent experience working with Jo and the team at Rothera Bray throughout my first home purchase. From the very beginning, they were professional, knowledgeable, and supportive. They explained every step of the process clearly, which was especially helpful as a first-time buyer. The team was prompt in responding to my questions and kept me updated regularly, ensuring I felt informed and reassured. They handled the legal paperwork efficiently and smoothly, making what could have been a stressful process much more manageable. Overall, I highly recommend Rothera Bray Solicitors to anyone looking for reliable and friendly legal support when purchasing a home. Their expertise and dedication made my first home purchase a positive experience.
First Time Buyer
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Posted 6 May 2026
Joanne handled my conveyancing case with great professionalism and patience. The volume of emails coming from the estate agent in the south was overwhelming, and the process became far more stressful than it should have been. Despite this, Joanne and Nirvair managed every stage as effectively as possible and were consistently on top of everything. I truly appreciated their dedication and professionalism throughout. I would only choose Joanne to act for me in any future conveyancing matters, and I’m confident I’ll be using her services again.
Wing
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Posted 30 April 2026
Great support, always keeping us in the picture. A first rate service at a very competitive price. I would not hesitate to recommend Rothera Bray conveyancing services.
Simon Wilton
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Posted 27 April 2026
I cannot recommend Rothera Bray highly enough, specifically Laura and Lisa, who handled my recent property purchase. From start to finish, their communication was exceptional. They were consistently responsive and maintained a level of momentum that allowed the entire process to move quickly and efficiently. What I appreciated most was their pragmatism and flexibility - they were very accommodating. A highly professional and stress-free conveyancing experience.
Jason S
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Posted 25 April 2026
I had a very positive experience with the conveyancing service, particularly working with Sara Odedra. Communication was consistently clear, and Sara provided straightforward guidance on what needed to be done at each stage of the process. Everything was handled efficiently and in a timely manner, which made the experience much less stressful. Sara was always responsive and easy to reach whenever I had questions or needed clarification...Overall, I would highly recommend Sara and her team’s services and would happily use them again in the future.
N A
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Posted 24 April 2026
We chose Rothera Bray solicitors to deal with the sale of our late father’s bungalow because our parents had always dealt with them in the past. Thank goodness we did! Lucy and Karen were excellent throughout. They were compassionate and understanding and kept us updated at all times. They were also easy to reach and most helpful if we had any queries. We would highly recommend Rothera Bray and will definitely use them in the future should the need arise.
Lynne
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Posted 20 April 2026
I am so glad that I chose Rothera Bray Derby as my conveyancing solicitor, they were very professional, informative and efficient from start to finish with a special mention to Lucy and Karen (Derby branch) who were always more than happy and responsive to help with any issues or queries during the process. I can absolutely recommend Rothera Bray and would 100% use them again in the future!!
Claire
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Posted 16 April 2026
My wife and I would truly like to thank you for your assistance in moving house. We appreciate how responsive you were throughout the process and your support during the stressful exchange and completion process. We could not have moved without you.
S Cox

Tim Gladdle
Senior Partner & Head of Corporate
Tim qualified as a solicitor in 1983, giving him 40 years of legal experience. He specialises in advising a wide range of companies on corporate affairs and transactions.

Toby Preston
Partner
Toby is a Partner who specialises in corporate law and business affairs. He has been a partner for over 10 years and been involved in many high profile acquisitions and disposals. He works mainly from our Leicester and Nottingham branches.

Erica Hurst
Solicitor
Erica Hurst is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Corporate and Commercial department and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Sandeesh Samra
Solicitor
Sandeesh Samra is a Solicitor in our Corporate and Commercial team and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

Liam Wicks
Solicitor
Liam Wicks is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Corporate & Commercial department and is based at our Derby office.

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